Nissan 370z Roadster 2013, 370Z 2013 Owner's Manual

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CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

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NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are

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Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Center display, heater, air conditioner, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

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0 Illustrated table of contents

Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ............................................................................... 0-2

Coupe models ......................................................................... 0-2

Roadster models .................................................................... 0-3

Exterior front .................................................................................. 0-4

Exterior rear ................................................................................... 0-5

Coupe models ......................................................................... 0-5

Roadster models .................................................................... 0-6

Exterior (NISMO models) ........................................................... 0-7

Passenger compartment ............................................................ 0-8

Coupe models ...................................................................... 0-8

Roadster models .................................................................. 0-9

Cockpit ........................................................................................ 0-10

Instrument panel ....................................................................... 0-11

Meters and gauges .................................................................. 0-12

Engine compartment ............................................................... 0-13

VQ37VHR engine model ................................................ 0-13

Warning and indicator lights ................................................. 0-14

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SEATS, SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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7. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-33)

8. Front seats (P.1-2)

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COUPE MODELS

1. Seat belts (Page 1-9) — Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-39)

2. Head restraints (P.1-5)

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-28)

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4. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-28)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-28)

6. Child restraint anchor point (for top tether strap child restraint) (P.1-19)

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ROADSTER MODELS

1. Seat belts (P.1-9)

2. Head restraints (P.1-5)

3. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental

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— Seat belts with pretensioners (P.1-39)

air bags (P.1-28)

4. Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (P.1-28)

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-28)

6. Occupant classification sensor (pattern sensor) (P.1-33)

7. Front seats (P.1-2)

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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1. Hood (P.3-16)

2. Headlight and turn signal — Operation (P.2-32) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

3. Windshield wiper and washer — Operation (P.2-30) — Maintenance (P.8-21)

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— Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

9. Tires — Wheels and tires (P.8-31, P.9-9) — Flat tire (P.6-2) — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

(P.2-12, P.5-3)

10. Side turn signal light — Operation (P.2-32) — Bulb replacement (P.8-27)

11. Doors — Keys (P.3-2) — Door locks (P.3-4) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13)

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4. Power windows (P.2-44)

5. Outside mirrors (P.3-38)

6. Recovery hook (P.6-21)

7. License plate installation (P.9-14)

8. Daytime running light (except for NISMO models)

— Operation (P.2-32)

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EXTERIOR REAR

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COUPE MODELS

1. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

2. Rear window defroster (P.2-31)

3. Satellite antenna (if so equipped) (P.4-31)

4. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-18)

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7. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-27)

8. Fuel-filler door — Operation (P.3-34) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)

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5. Rear hatch — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13) — Rear hatch opener switch (P.3-16)

6. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-35)

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7. Rear view camera (if so equipped) (P.4-18)

8. Rear fog light (if so equipped) (P.2-35)

9. Rear combination light (bulb replacement) (P.8-28)

10. Fuel — Fuel-filler door (P.3-34) — Fuel recommendation (P.9-4)

ROADSTER MODELS

1. Trunk lid (P.3-18) — Intelligent Key system (P.3-6) — Remote keyless entry system (P.3-13) — Rear hatch release switch (P.3-16) — Trunk lid release switch (P.3-18)

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2. High-mounted stop light (bulb replacement) (P.8-28)

3. Antenna (P.4-31)

4. Rear window defroster (P.2-31)

5. Soft top (P.3-21)

6. Interior trunk lid release (P.3-19)

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EXTERIOR (NISMO models)

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For NISMO models, the vehicle parts listed below require special care or caution for treating. Refer to the additional information in each section.

1. Performance dampers (P.5-30)

2. Front bumper with an aerodynamic splitter (P.332, P.6-20)

3. Side sill extensions (P.3-32)

4. Rear spoiler (P.3-17, P.7-3)

5. Exhaust pipes (P.3-32, P.6-20)

6. Rear bumper with an aerodynamic diffuser (P.332, P.6-20)

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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COUPE MODELS

1. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P.2-43)

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2. Secondary rear hatch release (P.3-18)

3. Power windows (P.2-44) — Outside mirror remote control switch

(P.3-38)

4. Sun visors (P.3-36)

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5. Map light (P.2-47)

6. Inside rearview mirror — Operation (P.3-37) — HomeLink

(if so equipped) (P.2-50, P.2-54)

7. Rear parcel box (P.2-43)

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8. Console box — Power outlet (P.2-40) — USB memory operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-61)

— iPod

player operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-70)

9. Front cup holders (P.2-41)

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6. Console box — Power outlet (P.2-40) — USB memory operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-61)

— iPod

player operation (if so equipped)

(P.4-70)

7. Front cup holders (P.2-41)

ROADSTER MODELS

1. Power windows (P.2-44)

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— Outside mirror remote control switch (P.3-38)

2. Sun visors (P.3-36)

3. Map light (P.2-47)

4. Inside rearview mirror — Operation (P.3-37) — HomeLink

(if so equipped) (P.2-50, P.2-54)

5. Rear parcel box (P.2-43) — Secondary trunk lid release (P.3-20)

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COCKPIT

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1. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P.5-28)

2. Headlight, fog light and turn signal switch (P.2-32)

3. Meters and Gauges (combimeter) (P.2-5)

4. Triple meter (P.2-8)

5. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P.2-30)

— Phone switch (if so equipped) (P.4-77, P.4-88)

— Volume control switches (P.4-74) — Source select switch (P.4-74)

10. Tilt steering lever (P.3-36)

11. Steering wheel — Horn (P.2-36) — Driver supplemental air bag (P.1-28)

12. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (right side) — Cruise control switches (P.5-21)

13. Selector lever for automatic transmission (P.5-12) or Shift lever for manual transmission (P.5-16)

14. Parking brake (P.5-21)

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6. Hood release handle (P.3-16)

7. Intelligent Key port (P.5-10)

8. Paddle shifter (if so equipped) (P.5-14)

9. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side) — Menu control switch or tuning switch

(P.4-74) — BACK switch (P.4-74)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Ventilator (P.4-24)

2. Center display and multi-function control panel (if so equipped) (P.4-3) or Instrument pocket (if so equipped) (P.2-41)

— Navigation system* (if so equipped) — Vehicle information and setting buttons (if so

equipped) (P.4-7)

8. Seat heater switch (if so equipped) (P.2-37) or Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) (P.2-38)

9. Soft top operating switch (for Roadster models) (P.3-21)

10. SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) switch (if so equipped) (P.5-17)

11. Heater and air conditioner (P.4-24) — Rear window defroster switch (P.2-31)

12. Audio system (P.4-31)

13. Power outlet (P.2-40)

14. Glove box (P.2-42)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual.

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— Bluetooth®Hands-Free Phone System (if so equipped) (P.4-77, P.4-88)

3. Front passenger air bag status light (P.1-33)

4. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P.1-28)

5. Fuse box cover (P.8-23)

6. Push-button ignition switch (P.5-8)

7. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-36)

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METERS AND GAUGES

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1. ENTER/NEXT switch (P.2-22)

2. Fuel gauge (P.2-7)

3. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-9)

4. Tachometer (P.2-6)

5. Speedometer (P.2-6)

6. Instrument brightness control switch (P.2-35)

7. Vehicle information display (P.2-17)

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10. Odometer/Twin trip odometer control knob (P.2-6)

11. Odometer/Twin trip odometer (P.2-6)

12. Engine oil temperature gauge (P.2-8)

13. Voltmeter (P.2-8)

14. Clock (P.2-8, P.2-25)

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8. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-7)

9. Transmission position indicator (if so equipped) (P.2-16)

— SynchroRev Match mode (S-MODE) indicator (if so equipped) (P.5-17)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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VQ37VHR ENGINE MODEL

1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-23)

2. Battery (P.8-16)

3. Radiator filler cap (P.8-9)

4. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-11)

5. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P.8-14)

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12. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-9)

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7. Clutch fluid reservoir (Manual Transmission models) (P.8-14)

8. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-13)

9. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)

10. Air cleaner (P.8-20)

11. Drive belt location (P.8-19)

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

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Name Page

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic Transmission (AT) check warning light

Brake warning light 2-10

Charge warning light 2-11

Engine oil pressure warning light

Intelligent Key system warning light

Low tire pressure warning light 2-12

Master warning light 2-13

Seat belt warning light 2-13

Supplemental air bag warning light

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light

2-10

2-11

2-13

2-14

Indicator

light

Cruise indicator light 2-14

Exterior light indicator 2-14

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light 2-14

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Rear fog light indicator light* 2-15

Security indicator light 2-15

Soft top indicator light (Roadster models)

SynchroRev Match mode (SMODE) indicator*

Transmission position indicator light*

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off indicator light

*: if so equipped

Name Page

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2-15

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1 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental

restraint system

Seats ............................................................................................... 1-2

Front seats ............................................................................... 1-2

Head restraints ....................................................................... 1-5

Seat belts ....................................................................................... 1-9

Precautions on seat belt usage .......................................... 1-9

Pregnant women ................................................................. 1-11

Injured persons .................................................................... 1-11

Three-point type seat belt ................................................. 1-11

Seat belt extenders ............................................................. 1-14

Seat belt maintenance ....................................................... 1-14

Child safety ................................................................................. 1-15

Infants ..................................................................................... 1-15

Small children (for Coupe models) ................................ 1-15

Larger children ..................................................................... 1-16

For Roadster models .......................................................... 1-17

Child restraints ........................................................................... 1-18

Precautions on child restraints ........................................ 1-18

Top tether strap child restraint (for

Coupe models) .................................................................. 1-19

Forward-facing child restraint installation using the

seat belts (for Coupe models) ...................................... 1-20

Installing top tether strap (for Coupe models) .......... 1-24

Booster seats ..................................................................... 1-24

Supplemental restraint system .............................................. 1-28

Precautions on supplemental restraint system .......... 1-28

NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System

(front seats) ........................................................................ 1-33

Front seat-mounted side-impact and roof/ door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental

air bag systems ................................................................. 1-38

Seat belts with pretensioners (front seats) ................ 1-39

Supplemental air bag warning labels .......................... 1-40

Supplemental air bag warning light ............................. 1-40

Repair and replacement procedure ............................. 1-41

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SEATS

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. The seatback should not be reclined

any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

CAUTION

WARNING

on the floor and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat

well back in the seat with both feet

. Do not ride in a moving vehicle

when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

. For the most effective protection

when the vehicle is in motion, the

belt usage” (P.1-9).

. After adjustment, gently rock in the

seat to make sure it is securely locked.

. Do not leave children unattended

inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

seat should be upright. Always sit

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. When adjusting the seat positions,

be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/ or damages.

FRONT SEATS

Front power seat adjustment

Operating tips:

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. The power seat motor has an auto-reset

overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

. Do not operate the power seat switch for a

long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

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Forward and backward:

Moving the switch

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forward or backward will

slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

Reclining:

Move the recline switch

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backward until the

desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch

forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See “Precautions on seat belt usage” (P.1-9).) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is

stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

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Front manual seat adjustment

Forward and backward:

Pull the lever up

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while you slide the seat

forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining:

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up

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(P.1-9). The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully applied.

and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage”

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Seat lifter (if so equipped)

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Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position.

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Lumbar support (if so equipped)

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The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver.

Move the lever

up or down to adjust the

seatback lumbar area.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

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WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The head restraints are adjustable.

Indicates the seating position is equipped

with a head restraint.

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Components

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1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Adjustment

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Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of your ears.

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To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

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CAUTION

Models with climate controlled seats are designed so that the head restraint cannot be removed. The head restraint may be damaged if the head restraint is forcibly pulled out.

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To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

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Removal

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Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.

1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint properly in a secure place so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Install and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

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Install

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1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure that the head restraint is facing the correct direction. The stalk with the adjustment notches stalled in the hole with the lock knob

must be in-

2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down.

3. Properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

The Active Head Restraint moves forward utilizing the force that the seatback receives from the occupant in a rear-end collision. The movement of the head restraint helps support the occupant’s head by reducing its backward movement and helping absorb some of the

forces that may lead to whiplash-type injuries. Active Head Restraints are effective for colli-

sions at low to medium speeds in which it is said that whiplash injury occurs most.

Active Head Restraints operate only in certain rear-end collisions. After the collision, the head restraints return to their original position.

Adjust the Active Head Restraints properly as described earlier in this section.

1-8 Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

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